Tough Mudder Ends Prize Money, TMX News, & New Ownership?
Moving into 2019, Tough Mudder has dropped prize money from all of their events - including World's Toughest Mudder, while they continue to search for a new TMX broadcast partner.
Hannibal Race Heads to Kuwait
Hannibal Race heads to Kuwait the weekend of February 9th, 2019. The race will be 8km with 25 obstacles run in Kuwait City.
Shoe Review: Lems Boulder Boot & Primal 2
If there was ever such a thing as the perfect hiking boot that's not really a hiking boot but is an awesome boot... well, whatever. These minimalist, zero-drop, super-light, flexible, and comfy-AF boots are a must-have for daily wear and light hiking. Oh, we also review the Primal 2 which is equally as awesome...
S.M.A.R.T. Goals for 2019
When we set goals, we know exactly where we want to end up but often have no idea how to get there. Incorporating S.M.A.R.T. goals is one of the most effective ways of keeping ourselves on track. This method of goal setting is a great way to narrow down not only your what, but your when, why, and how.
Two Roads Converge at the Spartan World Championship
Spartan Race recently announced they are offering two different ways for elites and age groupers to qualify for the Spartan World Championship being held at North Lake Tahoe, California on September 29.
Inov-8 “Triple Test” – Gym, Trail, & Hybrid Models
I'm the type of guy who gets a box of shoes in the mail and "tests" them out in a marathon, so why would it be any different when I received 3 pairs of Inov-8 the day before 12 days of events and travel from Phoenix to Paris? #reallifetesting
Italy’s Inferno: The Most Diabolical Italian OCR in 3 Stages
From the snowy Maritime Alps, through the sea of Milan, up to the Chianti hills - Inferno Run challenges strength, speed, balance, agility, and resistance is what you need to overcome natural and manmade obstacles along the courses!
The Muddies – Mud Run Guide’s Best of OCR 2018
Now in our 5th year, we've sorted through nearly 20,000 individual nominations in 34 different categories to provide you the opportunity to vote for the Best of the Best!
OCR World Championships Introduces 100 Meter Sprint Championships
"The addition of this competition is the next logical step for our event," said OCRWC Founder Adrian Bijanada. "Each year we hear from athletes longing for a format that places more emphasis on obstacle technique and proficiency, and we're thrilled to finally offer them a world-class 100-meter course to compete on. Similar to our other distances, this will be a full-fledged discipline at the OCRWC."
How a DNF Changed my Life: a Perspective on World’s Toughest Mudder
This is a post towards anyone who went through the brutal 24-hour obstacle course race that was World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM) 2018 in Atlanta Georgia, where we had sub-freezing temperatures and layers of ice on obstacles left and right. However, I think it’s generalizable to many other difficult challenges.
